Children

Is a Roth IRA better than a 529 Plan for College Savings?

April 3, 2009

Earlier this week, I wrote about using a 529 plan to save for your child’s college. However, there is another tool that you can use to save for their college too. It is a Roth IRA.Most people think a Roth IRA synonymous with retirement savings. And, that is true. It is …

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How to Find Great Used Kids Stuff

March 19, 2009

When I was expecting my first child, it seemed like there were so many things I needed to prepare for baby (like a swing, bouncy seat, stroller, clothes, etc). We were blessed to receive many items at our baby showers, but of course there were still a few things that we had to purchase.But, …

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Works for Me Wednesday – Rotating Toys

February 17, 2009

With 3 aunts, 2 sets of grandparents, 2 great-grandmothers, and a mom and dad, my kids have way more toys than 2 little boys should have. One of the ways that I save my sanity is by rotating their toys.Have you ever noticed at preschool that teachers have perfected the art of rotating the …

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Frugal Fun – Living Room Camp out

February 6, 2009

Since we love to go camping as a family, my husband thought it might be fun to camp out in the living room with my boys on a Friday night. I thought it was a perfect idea, since I had to work that evening. Little did we know how much the kids were …

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Frugal Friday – Purchase Clothes on Clearance for Next Year

January 23, 2009

Since my boys are currently 5 and 2, it’s usually pretty easy to purchase most of their clothes from garage sales, thrift stores, and resale shops. However, there are always a few things that are harder to find. For me, it’s winter gear, such as coats and snow pants. To make sure …

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Free Source of Children’s Events

December 5, 2008

This time of year, there are usually lots of activities going on around town. But, how do you keep track of them, or even find out about them? There’s a great website called Parents Connect which lists various events going on around town. You can even sign up for a free newsletter, which will …

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Frugal Friday – Starting a Babysitting Coop

September 26, 2008

Do you live in a city where you’re not near any relatives? Well, I do…so it’s hard to find someone to watch my kids for me when I need to go to the doctor or watch my youngest son if I want to work in my older son’s preschool class. I could pay money to [...]

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Inexpensive Birthday (and Christmas) Presents

September 12, 2008

My older son is only 5, so he hasn’t been invited to too many birthday parties so far…but I know it’s coming. For the birthday parties that he was invited to last year, I struggled with what to buy for the birthday boy. I didn’t really know them very well, and I didn’t really know [...]

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